Thatcher

Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈθæt͡ʃ.əɹ/(American English) /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Referred to a person who thatched roofs by attaching straw to them, derived from Old English þæc meaning "thatch, roof". A famous bearer was the British prime minister Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013).

Related Names

Rootþæc
VariantThacker
Other Languages & CulturesDekker(Dutch)
Given Name DescendantThatcher(English)

Categories

ends in -er, English nouns, occupations, UK prime ministers, word names
Entry updated December 1, 2024